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Stocking Gift Card Holder

This is a quick and easy gift card holder I designed for our Christmas SAS class. I used the Petite Pocket die, the Holiday Stocking die and the Stocking Accents die (all from Stampin' Up). I love using the big shot when you have to prep over 100 cards.

To make this gift card holder cut a stocking from DSP and one stocking with toe, heel and cuff from White card stock. Cut a petite pocket from white card stock and cut it off at the scoreline. You can download the class handout  Download Stocking Gift Card Holder for instructions on how to assemble your gift card holder. If you'd like to use this handout for a class, feel free. 

 

 

Stitched Stocking Stamp Class

I love Stampin’ Up’s Stitched Stocking Stamp set and coordinating Stocking Builder punch.  Both of these products are available in the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalogue but they aren’t just for the holidays. I’ve put together instructions for 30 cards and projects using the stocking punch and stamp set.  These projects can be used throughout the year and include cards for occasions such as Birthday, Anniversary, Get Well, Retirement, Fourth of July, Autumn and Halloween.  

The instructions include full color photos with step by step instructions for all 30 projects. These projects include 20 all occasion cards, 7 Christmas cards, 2 pet treat ornaments and a Christmas tag. The cost of the class instructions are $20 CAD. Click on the Paypal button at the bottom of the post to order your class today.

 Within 24 hours after your payment is confirmed, you will receive the login information and password for the class blog so you can download the instructions and get started on your projects.

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Rosette Wreath

I couldn't resist hopping on the rosette, yo yo, lollie band wagon (I'm not quite sure what they're called). I made a Christmas version in pastel colors. I used some of the glimmer paper and other sparkly products from Stampin' Up. My wreath won first prize at our local fair. I've included some close ups of different sections. The thicker rosettes are scored at 1/2" and the rest are scored at 1/4".

Stinky Socks

Did you ever make a card that had you laughing the whole time you were working on it? This was one of those cards. I already had the snickers but when I went to look for a sentiment I pulled out Teeny Tiny Wishes and the first two sentiments I read were "thank you" and "for your shower". At that point I lost it. I laughed so hard DD came to check why her disturbed mother was laughing hysterically all alone in her stamp room. Good thing she has my sense of humor.

Not sure I can find a recipient who would appreciate this card so I think I’ll just keep it around for laughs and make a less offensive version for the Stocking Punch Class I’m working on.

Hee Yaw!!

That's what my daughter used to say when she rode the hobby horse I made her. He's been the inspiration behind a few of my latest projects. Here's one of them....a hobby horse made from the Stocking Die and the 1" cello bags. I cut out 3 stockings to make this card. I used 1 stocking to hide all the yucky stuff like the raw ribbon ends and the backs of my brads.

To make the mane I taped loops of ribbon between the two stockings then snipped the loops so they would be uneven and jagged.

I scored the 3rd stocking across the top and attached the card front above the score line so the card would open.

The stick is made from a 1" strip of card stock. I folded the bottom up and punched a couple of holes in the top and bottom to tie on the cello bag so it could be removed easily.

I incorporated the get well tag for the So Shelli Thinking of you Challenge and the SUO New Stamp Set Challenge

 

 And here's a picture of my son's hobby horse. He's 14 now but still not ready to part with it. BTW he's made from a new sock not one DH wore otherwise I'm sure it would have been considered child abuse. I made a ton of these for craft shows over the years. One lady used to order them and ride them into the baby showers she attended.

Flirtatious DSP Class

Make 20 cards/gift card holders and a card box to hold them all from half a package of Flirtatious Designer Series Paper.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This class planner includes color picture tutorials with step by step instructions and videos to make

- A Card Box to hold 20 Cards and Envelopes

-10 His & Hers Cards and Gift Card Holders

-10 One Sheet Wonder Cards

These were the additional supplies I used: Stamps; Nature Silhouettes, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Card Stock; ½ package of Flirtatious Designer Series Paper,  Wisteria Wonder, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Whisper White, Night of Navy, Basic Grey, Punches; Lace Ribbon Border, 1 ¾” Circle, Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Circle Punch from Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Accessories; Simply Scored, Denim Ribbon, White Taffeta Ribbon, Sticky Strip, Basic Grey and Rose Red Ink Pads, Hounds tooth Embossing Folder, Mini Silver Brads, Paper Snips, Basic Rhinestones, Distressing Kit (optional)

The cost of this class planner is $20 CAD. To order yours click on the "Add to Cart" button

Blossom Basket

 Just in time for Stampin' Up's Designer Series promotion....

This little basket is made from the Blossom Box die. I just got my box of goodies that I ordered from the 2011 Idea Book and Catalogue and I couldn't wait to try out this die. I don't like to waste paper so I made the tag from the extra strip that was left over. You can find the tutorial for the basket here Download Blossom Basket

Winning Artisan Award Projects

One of my favorite things about convention was seeing all of the Artisan Award projects on display. Here are a couple of my favorites. I can't post them all but here are some more pics if you want to check out more of the awesome projects that were on display Download Winning Artisan Award Projects 2011

Mirror Card Day 2

This was my favourite of my card entries for the Artisan Award contest. The top circle lifts up and the sentiment is stamped on the inside. The handle is made using the two tags die. I cut out a tag, angled it slightly, ran it through the big shot again then embossed it with a folder to disguise some of the imperfections.  The handle is attached to a circle which I scored along the top.  I attached the front of the mirror to the back above the score line so the card would open without leaving a mark on the front.

I'd like to make some of these for convention swaps if I have time.  They weren’t very difficult or time consuming since it’s all made with the big shot.

Stamps:  Blessed Mother, Four Frames, All Holidays

Cardstock: Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Pretty in Pink, Naturals White,

 Brushed Silver

Accessories: Big Shot, Circle Dies, Two Tags Die, Elegant Bouquet

Embossing Folder, Decorative Label Punch, Antique Brads, Pearls,

Victoria Crochet Trim, Vanilla Seam Binding, Window Sheet,

 Stamping Sponges

Artisan Award Entries Day 1

Stampin' Up posted the winners today for the 2011 Artisan Award which means us non-winners can start posting our projects. Congrats to all the Artisan Award winners and entrants. Can't wait to see your projects at convention!

Here's my first project....I've always like the Cobwebs poem so it was the theme for my picture frame. I removed the glass so my items could be 3D. I used the wide oval and corner rounder for the chair base. I trimmed the piece for the chair pads a bit smaller than the base and covered it with stuffing and some fabric. The legs were made by double punching with the curly label punch. To make the blocks I cut 2 strips of card stock and scored it the width of the strip. Scroll down for the list of supplies and be sure to check back tomorrow for project #2

Baby Frame

Stamps: Calendar Letters and Numbers, Teddy and Train

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Certainly Celery, Naturals Ivory,

Accessories: Victoria Crochet Trim, Pearls, Crystal Effects, Springtime Vintage Designer Fabric, Decorative Label Punch, Wide Oval Punch